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The West Coast Swing world is a strong supporter of social dancing: the improvisation side of the dance. The idea of speaking a language in order to carry on a conversation with anyone in the world without planning, is of the highest value. However, almost all dance forms have a facet to them that involves […]

It’s easy to get hypnotized by all the sparkly rhinestones, the splashy tricks, and the sick combinations. But after your Newcomer honeymoon phase, your senses are no longer overwhelmed and your brain has the bandwidth to appreciate different elements of the improv competitions and routines you enjoy watching. Some spectators like to analyze the technical […]

Whether you are a seasoned recreational dancer or keen rookie, you are probably looking for the best way to improve your dancing in the most time- and cost-effective way. Let’s compare your dance progress to a fitness program. If your goal was to get in shape, you would go to the gym and have […]

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“The SDLM course for me was like a eureka moment, finally understanding what I had been missing. As a WCS dancer, so many long-time outstanding questions were immediately satisfied. Having a path connecting the common ideas together, often in logical causal ways, creating real understanding, gives a real level of confidence to build my dance on. I couldn’t recommend this course more highly, to both existing teachers and students alike: in the hope that future dancers find their feet more strongly, more rapidly, avoiding much of the uncertainty as a beginning dancer. The ideas and concepts in the material are so effective and make so much sense, one might wonder why this isn’t the standard for all. For me, after a long time being in a plateau, it gave a new sense of satisfaction, and paved the way to a better more enriching dance experience.”

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The holidays can be rough for a lot of people. I remember being a student and not only having to deal with stressful exams, but also having to go for almost a month without a desperately needed paycheque from my lifeguarding and coaching jobs. I didn't enjoy the holidays much - I couldn't wait for school to go back in January so life could resume.

It's not hard to get overwhelmed when circumstances seem to mount against you. I know the feeling - when the benign "Why can't I catch a break" takes a downhill turn into "What the @#$% does the universe have against me!?!?!" That feeling of constantly trying to swim upstream is exhausting and soul depleting.

This is when you need someone to talk at you. You don't even have to talk, you just need to have someone on the shore reach out and throw you a lifeline. To fill your head with something - anything - hopeful and positive.

Here's some Westie-based lifeline advice to get you through. Pass it on: sharing is caring. ❤️

Hey. You look a little stressed...a little adrift. Maybe it’s time we sat down and had a chat. Pull up a comfy chair, order your favourite hot beverage, and get cozy. Let's get you feeling anchored. This time of year can be emotionally draining, even pulverizing for some. While Myles & I don’